Think Peace - Join us for an evening of films and discussion in encouraging our community to think about peace and what we can do locally to make a difference globally.
Think Peace
Join us for an evening of films and discussion in encouraging our community to think about peace and what we can do locally to make a difference globally.
1. Discussion with Dolma Tulotsang about Tibet
Dolma is a Tibetan, born in India and raised in Canada. She has been volunteering over the past 12 years to help the Tibetan monasteries in India. She has successfully organized North American tours for Tibetan monks to raise awareness about the Tibetan situation and to help raise funds to support the monastic communities in exile.
Currently, she is involved with the Tashi Lhunpo Monastery which is the seat of the Panchen Lama, second highest spiritual leader of Tibet after His Holiness the Dalai Lama. The Panchen Lama was abducted in 1995 at the age of six by the Chinese Government and is still imprisoned after 13 years and his whereabouts is still unknown. As a result, Dolma is organizing a tour of the Tashi Lhunpo monks which will start late this summer.
Dolma was also on the executive committee that organized the 11-day visit of His Holiness the Dalai Lama to Toronto in 2004.
2. Featured Film: Tibet’s Stolen Child
Produced and distributed by: Garthwait & Griffin Films, and The International Campaign for Tibet
Running time 12:20 minutes
Together with some of the greatest peacemakers of our time, a young filmmaker searches for the truth about the Panchen Lama, a boy whose fate could affect the destiny of a country struggling to avoid the destruction of its spiritual traditions.
The Panchen Lama is the centre of a swirling storm of international controversy. Identified by His Holiness the Dalai Lama as the reincarnation of Tibet’s second highest spiritual leader, this young child was kidnapped by the Chinese government in 1995.
3. Youth Action Network presents "Peace" in celebration of Youth Week
Youth Week is held during the first week of May each year. Youth Week brings young people of various communities together to promote youth achievement, activism and volunteerism. Its goal is to motivate and inspire young people in Canada and internationally to contribute to their community year-round.
Student Film: "Peace"
by Seema Sabnani & Lateisha Case – starring Sherricka Case.
Facilitators: Gurbeen Bhasin & Adam Zivojinovic
Running time 12:05 minutes
A short exploring the multiple layers of discrimination and stereotypes that youth face in schools.
4. Featured Film: Think Peace
Corey Ogilive, Director / David Maidman, Producer / Terry Martyniuk, Director of Photography /
Corey Ogilive & Jay Fox, Editors / Produced by Dreamhouse Cinema and Pumpkinhead Productions
Running time: 55 minutes
On February 15th, 2003 the largest protest in human history occurred. Millions of people from all seven continents marched in the streets of more than 800 cities to show that they did not support the invasion of Iraq. New peace groups were formed and old ones strengthened to promote an ideology of peace.
This movement led to the World Peace Forum which was held in Vancouver in June 2006. Driven by their passion for peace and video over 40 citizen journalists united to research, produce, film, and edit over 120 hours of footage to document this historic event. Think Peace: Portrait of a 21st Century Movement is their achievement.
We talked to such diverse people as Hans Blix, Rex Weyler, Holly Near, K'Naan and many others in order to find out what it will take to achieve a world of peace. www.thinkpeacemovie.com
A special thanks to our sponsors for their generous support:
* RealWorld Film Festival: www.reelworld.ca
*103.9 PROUD FM – Listen Live: www.proudfm.com
*Toronto Arts Council: www.torontoartscouncil.org
*Toronto Women’s Bookstore: www.womensbookstore.com
*Gay Guide Toronto: www.gayguidetoronto.com
* Egale Canada: www.egale.ca
SUBMISSIONS
Night at the Indies is always looking for Submissions from all artists, musicians, performers, filmmakers and others. (No Submission Fee)
Night at the Indies is committed to being as inclusive as possible and as such closed captioned / subtitled films are preferred.
Please send your submissions plus a one-page synopsis (click to download form) outlining the project and creative team to: Night at the Indies, 868 Dovercourt Road, TO, ON M6H2X5.
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Runs: May
9, 2008 At: Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, 12 Alexander Street, Toronto Playing: Friday
Times: Doors Open 7 - show starts at 7:30 Cost: $8 advance and $10 at door (sliding scale available)
Getting there:
For more information contact:
Gurbeen Bhasin Phone:
416-569-2787 Email:
nightattheindies@gmail.com
